Category: poetry
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One at a Time
Laundry piles up on the bed and begs to be folded. After-dinner dishes seem to stack themselves in the sink. The weeds in my flowerbeds stare at me, and the vegetables call to be planted in the garden. The list goes on. Another list grows as well. This one gets…
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Safe Paths
A couple of days ago on my walk, I was coming up to an open field. I noticed that the grass and weeds had been burned. Just the previous day, I had passed the same spot and marveled at the lushes green sprouting up everywhere. When I looked closer, I…
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Words of Encouragement
Speak of Him who knows their hearts. Talk to them and show His Hope. Tell those who are torn apart. Seek those out who cannot cope … … Words of Encouragement ~ Plant a seed into the soil. Bring His Word into a life. Pour His grace into the void.…
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Not Home … Yet
I walk into the dreary day – I try to see the sun. For answers and the healing pray. I walk – keep pressing on. ~ I walk though fog, I walk through rain. I walk through wind and snow. I know that I don’t walk in vain, For Christ…
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Learning to Walk
I am learning to walk – walking with God. I am learning to walk with Him through each day with eyes open, knowing that He is present. He is teaching me lovingly that He is ever-present He is already where I am going He has been with me on those…
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These Days
These cold days say that you can’t grow They say, “There’s only pain!” But other days will surely show These days are not in vain. ~ Though troubles, just like rain and frost, Are now here – that’s for sure – In Christ we hope and have our trust In…
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Waiting
You went away to make a place Where we could live in peace You said You would be back real soon But could You come now, please. ~ You left Your Spirit for my Guide To keep my wand’ring heart From chasing others while I wait – Save all for…
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Paths of Life
Some narrow paths through deep woods wind Trees tower on each side Like mighty giants, strong and tall, Of many different kind. * I do remember, oh so well – as kids, we roamed such woods – Knew everything about those paths, Their feel, their sound, their smell. * Those…
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Longing
We long … Longing for the earth to release her beauty in spring. Longing for coolness and shade on a sun-scorched summer’s day. Longing for the harvest to ripen in fall. Longing for snow to cover the gray earth in winter. Longing again for the last snow to melt. We…
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The Greatest Act in History
The greatest act in history – The greatest sacrifice – As Christ endured the greatest pain, He paid the greatest price. ~ He gave for our greatest sins His life, His greatest gift. He paid at Calvary’s greatest cross. He closed the greatest rift. ~ This greatest act of love…
Heidi Viars 